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Jill M. Zachman

Founder And Lead Scent Maker, J.Pera
Rancho Palos Verdes,CA

Summary

Entrepreneurial and creative Founder passionate about turning innovative ideas into tangible results. Experienced formulating and executing strategic plans, creating new products and developing business opportunities for the company and its employees.

Work History

Founder, Lead Scent Maker

Self Employed, J.Pera
06.2017 - Current
  • Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by employees.
  • Collaborated with Creative and Business Director to develop marketing and packaging for perfume and incense.
  • Developed concepts for scents based on extensive research.
  • Created formulas for scents.
  • Did mixing and compounding based on formulas.
  • Developed and conducted promotional events including pop-up perfume experiences.

Founder and Textile Designer, Self Employed

J.Pera Designs
09.2015 - 06.2017

I created the company J.Pera Designs following art and perfume school. As founder I developed a vision and mission for digitally creating designs for textiles.


As textile designer, I translated my original art into scalable textile designs for commercial and residential properties.


I was the sole employee.

Manager, Strategic Planning and Research

Toyota Motor Sales USA
06.1981 - 08.2011
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Collaborated with product planning and marketing departments for national consumer advertising campaigns.
  • Collaborated with vendors to conduct focus groups.

Education

Ph.D. - Education of Bilingual Elementary Students

Claremont Graduate University
Claremont, CA
1981

Skills

Operations Management

Jill M. ZachmanFounder And Lead Scent Maker, J.Pera